Reasons and Problems of Low Academic Achievement in Tests in Light of Distance Education from the Point of View of Students

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the reasons for the low academic achievement in tests in light of distance education from the point of view of the students at the College of Science and Human Studies in Jubail. To achieve the goal of the study, a questionnaire was prepared to collect data and distribute it to a random sample of (369) female students for the academic year 2020/2021. The results of the study showed that the most common reasons that led to the low test scores in the light of distance education from the female students' point of view were: the difficulty and complexity of the questions for the distance education system (33.4%), followed by the (short time of the test) and (the student's lack of understanding and comprehension and access to information well because communication is only by voice and there is no interactive explanation) with a percentage of 16.9% each, then (lack of time between exams) as a percentage (16.3%), followed by (excessively scrutinizing exams and asking for typical answers just like the book) with a percentage (14.4%). The (difficulty sticking to the time of lectures) and (not giving enough rest periods between lectures) come in last place with a percentage (0.3%) for each reason. The study recommended promoting the concept of distance education among all participants in the educational process (administration - members of the educational staff - female students - parents). And rescheduling the exams by leaving a sufficient period between the courses after surveying the female students’ opinions as much as possible. Providing training workshops to enhance the concept of motivation, reduce test anxiety and self-management. And the development of the electronic educational environment to be an attractive and stimulating environment for creativity.